NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 英文演說與學術簡報(0946)
(Eng.) Public Speaking and Academic Presentations
Offering Dept Language Center
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher CHEN JHAO LIANG
Department General Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description This course is designed to help students hone their English speaking skills in the context of academia and overall English oral abilities on various occasions. They also will learn about what makes a great academic presentation and also the common mistakes to avoid, not just when giving speeches, but also speaking English in general. Topics such as proper formats of Powerpoint slides, how to organize the contents of a presentation, the proper language to use, how to describe charts, how to talk about big numbers, how to improve their intonation and sound more like native speakers, how to maintain good eye contact and good body language, how to avoid using filler words excessively will also be touched upon.

They will also be exposed to Think on Your Feet speech plans so they can give organized responses to any topics right "on their feet."

Excerpts from American Accent Training by Ann Cook will also be used in this class to expose students to the right intonation patterns.

A manual compiled by the instructor will be used. Speaking assignments will be given (They are called VR--video relays). Also, everyone will have opportunities to give a presentation to apply what they've learned in this class.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Upon finishing this course, students will have the confidence and knowledge required for delivering impressive academic presentations and speaking English at ease.
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topic Discussion/Production
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Attendance
Oral Presentation
Study Outcome
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 orientation: what students are required to do this semester
Week 2 presentation tips: how to express yourself in English academically; video relay; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 3 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; AAT; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet); How to say big numbers in English
Week 4 presentation tips: how to avoid stage fright; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); how to avoid filler words
Week 5 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 6 presentation tips: the structure of a presentation; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 7 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 8 presentation tips: how to organize the content of your presentation; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 9 mid-term Exam
Week 10 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 11 presentation tips: how to get to the point; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 12 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 13 presentation tips: rhetoric devices in your speech; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 14 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 15 presentation tips: how your body talks; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 16 discussion topic in the manual; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training); TOYF (Think on Your Feet)
Week 17 presentation tips: how to research your topic; video relay; student presentations; AAT (American Accent Training)
Week 18 Final Exam
Evaluation
Every one will have to deliver a presentation this semester:
(10-12 minutes long with mostly pictures on your slides; use only few texts. No scripts or notes are allowed on stage. You’ll have to include charts/statistics and use academic English. If you have a video to show us, make sure it’s less than one minute long)
Mid-term exam/Final exam (with a 1 minute oral test in the final exam)
Video Relay (VR™); in-class oral responses (we will practice Think on Your Feet Structure Plans); shadowing recording homework (submit it to the iLearning platform); NBC Nightly News Quizzes

class participation and VR: 40%
individual speech/presentation/shadowing recording homework: 20%
mid-term exam (IELTs listening questions): 20%
final exam (TOEFL listening questions): 20%
Textbook & other References
a manual compiled by the instructor
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours
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